VIN Check Digit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge SX, 2005 Dodge SRT-4, and 2005 Dodge Neon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a check digit at the ninth position of the VIN. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
VIN DECODING INFORMATION
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of origin | 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation |
| 2 | Make | B = Dodge |
| C = Chrysler | ||
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = Passenger Car |
| 4 | Passenger Safety | A = Restraint System, Active Front and Side Airbags |
| B = Restraint System, Manual/Active Uni-Belt | ||
| E = Restraint System, Active Driver and Passenger Airbags | ||
| 5 | Car Line | S = Neon & SX (Canadian) LHD |
| V = Neon & SX (Canadian) RHD | ||
| 6 | Series | 1 = Economy |
| 2 = Low Line | ||
| 4 = High Line | ||
| 5 = Premium | ||
| 6 = Sport | ||
| 7 = Special | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 6 = 4 Door Sedan |
| 8 | Engine | C = 2.0 L 4 Cyl. 16V SOHC Gasoline |
| S = 2.4 L 4 Cyl. 16V DOHC High Output Turbo | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | See VIN CHECK DIGIT . |
| 10 | Model Year | 5 = 2005 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | D = Belvedere Assembly |
| 12 Thorough 17 | Build Sequence | 6 Digit number assigned by assembly plant |